It was a real honor to join the Sikh community for their 36th annual Sikh Day Parade yesterday, marking the largest gathering of Sikhs on the East Coast. I was also humbled to receive an award from the Sikh Cultural Society, who hosted this amazing event.
#HappyVaisakhi …

As we get ready for today's citywide Sikh Parade, I wanted to share these photos which beautifully capture the spirit of Richmond Hill and “Little Punjab.” It's a privilege to represent such a culturally rich and diverse district and I am grateful for the countless ways in which…

Reminder: The deadline to apply for World of Work for Teens is now Saturday, April 27!
Teens: Learn More about our award-winning service-learning program for high school students and take advantage of this incredible summer opportunity. volunteer.queenslibrary.org/worldofworkfor…
#QPLTeens

Today was a beautiful day to get my COVID-19 booster'shot in the arm' from .Commissioner Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD Preventive medicine is one of the pillars of the HealthyNYC initiative to increase life expectancy for all NYers, which is why today's shot was so important.

I urge everyone who is 65…

New Yorkers who participate in SNAP can get free fruits and vegetables at certain NYC supermarkets through #GettheGoodStuff .

For every dollar spent using SNAP/EBT on eligible produce, you get a matching dollar for your next purchase: on.nyc.gov/44rSLW8

Was proud to co-host and celebrate the 2nd Vaisakhi event held by New York City Council at City Hall last night, as part of Sikh Heritage month. Congrats to all the honorees in the Sikh community who received proclamations for their significant contributions to NYC.
#Vaisakhi

REMINDER: Join Adrienne Adams & my colleagues tomorrow, April 25th, for a New York City Council Sikh Heritage Month and Vaisakhi Celebration at City Hall! Doors open at 5:30 PM. RSVP for a night of cultural celebration by following the link here! bit.ly/3QchusM

Join us this Thursday, April 25th, for a New York City Council Sikh Heritage Month and Vaisakhi Celebration at City Hall! Doors open at 5:30 PM. RSVP for a night of cultural celebration by following the link here! bit.ly/3QchusM

Tonight at sunset the Jewish people will celebrate #Passover .  To all who honor the Festival of Freedom at their Seder table Chag Sameach from my family to yours. #Pesach #Passover

Over the past two weeks, my staff and I participated in pre-Passover distributions throughout #District29 , including the final ones last week at CHAZAQ Organization and Chabad of Rego Park. Thx to Met Council, along with Rabbi Eli Blokh & the many volunteers for making Passover a reality…

The First Amendment protects the right to protest but students also have a right to learn in an environment free from harassment or violence.

At Columbia or on any campus, threatening Jewish students with violence or glorifying the terror of October 7 is antisemitism.

The first amendment and right to protest have historically been the seeds of education at college campuses. But when both or either one are used to harass, bully or intimidate other students, in this instance Jewish students at Columbia that is reprehensible. ⏬️

Big step on the path to truly affordable healthcare....more to go. Thx again to Maya Kaufman for highlighting the healthcare news most relevant to NYers.

Statement from Mayor Eric Adams on my #SMOKEOUTAct Victory!

Was very proud to support Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar by introducing a City Council resolution, along with Joann Ariola NYC Council District 32 to support the #SMOKEOUTAct
Congrats to Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar for this significant win for all of our neighborhoods!

As someone who was a Journalism major in college, I wholeheartedly support a journalism curriculum for NYC schools. Learning to better decipher the world around you and communicate that to your neighbors is an extraordinary talent that should be encouraged.